England’s Under-21s continued their flawless start to Euro 2027 qualifying with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over the Republic of Ireland at St Andrew’s Stadium in Birmingham. Despite wet and windy conditions, Lee Carsley’s side secured their fourth consecutive win, maintaining a 100% record in Group D and keeping their hopes of topping the group alive.

Key Moments

Both of England’s goals came in the second half, although the home side could have taken the lead earlier when Chelsea forward Tyrique George was fouled in the box. Manchester City youngster Divin Mubama, who is currently on loan at Stoke City, stepped up to take the resulting penalty but saw his first attempt saved by the Irish goalkeeper.

Chances were limited in difficult conditions, with Chelsea’s Jamie Gittens also having a header denied, leaving England to grind out a result. A second penalty opportunity arose when Lewis Hall was fouled in the box, and this time Mubama made no mistake, calmly converting to give England the breakthrough.

As the Republic of Ireland pressed for an equaliser in the closing stages, Jacob Devaney went close but sent his effort over the bar. England sealed the victory late on when Tyrique George hammered home a superb strike, providing the final blow and ensuring all three points.

Player Highlights

• Player of the Match: Lewis Hall – 8.29
• Divin Mubama: 7.16 – scored decisive penalty
• Tyrique George: 7.85 – added insurance goal
• Jamie Gittens: 7.27 – threatened regularly in attack

The England U21s demonstrated resilience and composure in challenging conditions, showing the squad’s depth and attacking quality.

Group D Standings

With this win, England are second in Group D with 12 points from four games, just behind Slovakia, who have 13 points from five games. The Republic of Ireland sit third with seven points. England will look to maintain their momentum in upcoming fixtures as they aim to secure top spot and qualify for the Euro 2027 finals.

Looking Ahead

Lee Carsley’s young squad now faces crucial fixtures in the group stage, needing consistent performances to keep pace with Slovakia and ensure a strong position heading into the final rounds of qualifying. Key players such as Divin Mubama, Tyrique George, and Lewis Hall will be central to England’s ambitions, while the defensive unit must continue to withstand opposition attacks in challenging environments.